Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in District of Columbia
The median dental practice administrator earns $155,140 a year in District of Columbia ($74.59 an hour), with the middle half earning between $122,820 and $189,950.[1]
25th percentile
$122,820
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$155,140
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$189,950
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $155,140 per year or $74.59/hr at the median. District of Columbia runs about 25% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in District of Columbia
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental practice administrators in District of Columbia earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | District of Columbia hourly | District of Columbia annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46.09 | $95,860 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $59.05 | $122,820 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $74.59 | $155,140 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $91.32 | $189,950 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $109.26 | $227,270 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $77.99 | $162,210 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in District of Columbia
2,010
2.87
0.75
How District of Columbia compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $155,140 in District of Columbia vs. $123,860 nationally, $31,280 (25%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $95,860 vs. $73,390, 31% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $227,270 vs. $224,340, 1% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 22.5% in District of Columbia vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in District of Columbia
BLS publishes one District of Columbia metro area for this role.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $140,670 | $117,590–$175,720 | 11,730 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in District of Columbia
District of Columbia's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 22.5% over 2024–2034, from 2,390 to 2,930 jobs, with about 240 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in District of Columbia
Pay for a dental practice administrator depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in District of Columbia: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in District of Columbia?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in District of Columbia was $155,140 ($74.59 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $122,820 and $189,950. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $95,860 and the top 10% earned over $227,270.
Do dental practice administrators in District of Columbia earn more than the national median?
Yes. The District of Columbia median of $155,140 is higher than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $31,280 (25%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
How many dental practice administrators work in District of Columbia?
BLS estimates 2,010 dental practice administrators were employed in District of Columbia in May 2025. That is 2.87 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.75, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 22.5% over 2024–2034, from 2,390 to 2,930 jobs. That works out to about 240 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, District of Columbia long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers